Chapter 10. Race and Ethnicity: Applying the Sociological Focus

Conduct U.S. Census research on either your hometown or the town in which you currently reside. First, estimate the racial composition of your town. Next, visit the U.S. Census website and use the QuickFacts link (http://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/00). Compare the racial composition of your town with the state as a whole and with the nation. Finally, reflect on how your initial estimates compared to the actual statistics.